sandblaster respirator advice

the davis ghost · Jan 23, 2017

Hello folks--I'm new to both the forum and the antique tractor restoration addiction. I asked a question in a different thread and maybe it is better to ask it here. We are working on a 2 ton 1925 Holt and will be working on many more pre 1940 tractors in the future. My 15 year old has a knack for sandblasting--and I fear that I need to get him a proper respirator as the lead paint on these old tractors can cause problems. Can anyone advise me on a good respirator? He is mostly doing nuts and bolts--but there is paint on those things too and I want to do this right.

thanks in advance

showcrop · Jan 23, 2017

For sandblasting nuts and bolts, an other small parts you should be looking into a cabinet, with a vacuum drawing the dust out. You could place the vacuum on the other side of a wall in order to avoid breathing fine dust from lead or silica from the sand. You can also avoid the silica by using other media such as coal slag or soda.

Steve@Advance · Jan 23, 2017

For doing the small stuff, I would recommend a blast cabinet with a vacuum unit.

The dust will be contained, no suiting up, no mess, no waste.

Patsdeere · Jan 23, 2017

Agreed with a cabinet, especially if you are going to do a lot of these. Make sure to get a decent cabinet. A light inside is basically a necessity, a booth dust collector (its tough on shop vacs) and enough room to put at least a front wheel is peachy. I would go with either aluminum oxide, glass beads or slag. Slag is a little more aggressive, which can be good and bad. They do have different grit of aluminum oxide and beads. I would see what you have available locally as shipping is costly due to weight.

Stephen Newell · Jan 23, 2017

The blasting cabinet would make the job a lot safer and more comfortable but I would still wear a respirator. The cabinet will also help keep from loosing sand so you can reuse it quite a bit. Any paint spray respirator would filter the dust. I normally use a 3m disposable.

FinnMD · Jan 23, 2017

If you get a respirator you must get the
proper type. For particulates must get NIOSH
100, which used to be called HEPA before.
These filters are magenta purple color. A
full face or half face, good brand is North.
Do not get paper disposables, not worth
risking health for couple bucks. Also must
keep face hair shaved at seal of respirator,
no sense wearing one with a beard.

the davis ghost · Jan 23, 2017

WOW--thanks for all the responses. We are using a blast cabinet with a vacuum unit attached. Since my son loves to do this work, I want the best mask money can buy --so I will look to purchase the North. He's 15 and will likely be doing a lot of the work--when we have larger stuff to work on with the portable sandblaster do you recommend the respirator with a hood?

again this has been great advice --we plan on doing this for some time so it is very much appreciated

showcrop · Jan 23, 2017

(quoted from post at 17:32:13 01/23/17)
WOW--thanks for all the responses. We are using a blast cabinet with a vacuum unit attached. Since my son loves to do this work, I want the best mask money can buy --so I will look to purchase the North. He's 15 and will likely be doing a lot of the work--when we have larger stuff to work on with the portable sandblaster do you recommend the respirator with a hood?

again this has been great advice --we plan on doing this for some time so it is very much appreciated

The shops that do a lot of blasting use a helmet with supplied air pumped to it. It provides both breathing and cooling air.

the davis ghost · Jan 23, 2017

Here's an attempt at showing the 2 Ton we are working on. I think it is a 1925 or 1926 Holt

Stephen Newell · Jan 24, 2017

Gees, I don't think I would be sand blasting with the valve cover off. How do you plan to get the sand out of the engine?

showcrop · Jan 24, 2017

(quoted from post at 06:40:04 01/24/17) Gees, I don't think I would be sand blasting with the valve cover off. How do you plan to get the sand out of the engine?

I don't see any sandblasting equipment let alone a grain of blast media in the pic, LOL. As he said Stephen, he is new here and has not yet learned of the need for numerous disclaimers in his posts, in order to head off the need to come back with a lot of explanation.

the davis ghost · Jan 24, 2017

(quoted from post at 06:59:07 01/24/17)

(quoted from post at 06:40:04 01/24/17) Gees, I don't think I would be sand blasting with the valve cover off. How do you plan to get the sand out of the engine?

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I don't see any sandblasting equipment let alone a grain of blast media in the pic, LOL. As he said Stephen, he is new here and has not yet learned of the need for numerous disclaimers in his posts, in order to head off the need to come back with a lot of explanation.

Ha ha --sorry I am learning. We are bringing this back bolt by bolt --piece by piece. Some of the parts are coming off some stuff from the boneyard (not pictures) real rusty stuff.

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